Local Golf Courses
The Algarve has more than 25 spectacular golf courses, with still more under construction. The closest to the villa are:
Penina (approximately 4km) "Sir Henry’s Favourite"
This championship course is the masterpiece of Sir Henry Cotton and that by which he wished to be
remembered. Originally laid out on land used for growing rice and eucalyptus trees the course has
been carefully upgraded over recent years.
18 holes – par 73 – length 6,343m
Plus 2 more 9 hole courses.
Contact: Penina Golf Academy
Tel: 282 420 200
Golfe do Morgado (approximately 4km (back-roads) or 10km (main roads) "Rolling Parkland"
A new championship golf course (the first of two) on the lower slopes of Monchique. The terrain is unique for golf in the Algarve, reminiscent of rolling parkland, with wonderful views inland to the
hills.
18 holes – par 73 – length 6,399m
Contact: Morgado do Reguengos Golf Course
Tel 282 402 150/51
Palmares (approximately 10km) "Scenic and serene"
With spectacular views out over the Bay of Lagos this course combines links-style golf on the first nine holes with a second nine that are slightly more hilly.
18 holes – par 71 – length 5,961m
Contact: Palmares Investmentos e Urbanizacoes Lda
Tel: 282 790 500
Alto Golf (approximately 10km) "Demanding parkland"
This course is set in rolling
countryside with views out over the Atlantic and to the busy provincial
town of Portimao
18 holes – par 72 – length 6,125m
Contact: Hotal SA
Tel: 282 460 870
Boavista Golf (approximately 20km) "A delight to the eye"
A course that is successfully integrated into the natural terrain with spectacular views of the
Atlantic Ocean, the historic town of Lagos and inland to the Monchique hills.
18 holes – par 71 – length 6,053m
Contact: Quinta da Boavista Empreendimentos SA
Tel: 282 782 151
Parque da Floresta (approximately 25km) "Natural harmony"
The most westerly of the Algarve’s golf courses. The land
is hilly and the course is crafted through valleys with views over inland hills
to the north and to the shimmering Atlantic to the south.
18 holes – par 72 – length 5,670m
Contact: Golfe Santo Antonio Lda
Tel: 282 690 000